as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
the sum of human knowledge is now so immense that even a highly educated person can hope to absorb only a tiny quantum of it
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Noun
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Sleek marble bathrooms come with generous amounts of Tuscan Soul, the in-house toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
On Monday, four men were charged with participating in a scheme to use the tunnel to traffic massive amounts of narcotics into America.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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And hands work for smaller quantities, too.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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However, large quantities of smoke, dust or other air pollutants can give the typically white celestial body a blue or green hue, according to astronomy blog EarthSky.—
Hali Smith
May 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2026
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“Quanta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quanta. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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